Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)

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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)

Federal · FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION · #20.268

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program funds are limited to projects and programs that reduce transportation related emissions air quality non-attainment and maintenance areas for ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter, though provision is made for States without air quality issues. This Assistance Listing 20.268 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.205, please refer to former ALN 20.205 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.268 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.

Also known as

CMAQ Program

About this program

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program funds are limited to projects and programs that reduce transportation related emissions air quality non-attainment and maintenance areas for ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter, though provision is made for States without air quality issues. This Assistance Listing 20.268 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.205, please refer to former ALN 20.205 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.268 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.

Who can apply

U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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